Public Holidays

In Austria, public holidays can significantly affect opening hours, public transport schedules and restaurant availability — especially outside major cities. On many holidays, supermarkets and smaller shops remain closed, while tourist areas and restaurants may operate with reduced hours. Planning ahead is highly recommended, particularly for grocery shopping, dining reservations, and travel days.

• New Year's Day (January 1)
  Celebrates the beginning of the new year; most shops and supermarkets remain closed.

• Epiphany (January 6)
  A Christian holiday marking the visit of the Three Wise Men; many businesses are closed.

• Easter Monday (Date varies)
  The Monday after Easter Sunday, often used for family gatherings and short holidays.

• Labour Day (May 1)
  A national public holiday celebrating workers' rights, with many traditionally events and closed shops.

• Ascension Day (Date varies )
  A Christian holiday celebrated 40 days after Easter; many Austrians enjoy a long weekend.

• Whit Monday (Date varies)
  Celebrated 50 days after Easter and often associated with family trips and outdoor activities.

• Corpus Christi (Date varies)
  A traditional Catholic holiday known for church processions and local celebrations.

• Assumption Day (August 15)
  A religious holiday during peak summer season; tourist areas usually stay lively.

• National Day (October 26)
  Austria’s national holiday, commemorating the country’s declaration of neutrality in 1955.

• All Saints' Day (November 1)
  A day for remembering deceased family members; cemeteries are commonly visited.

• Immaculate Conception (December 8)
  A religious holiday that also marks the height of the Christmas market season.

• Christmas Day (December 25)
  Austria’s most important family holiday, with almost all businesses closed.

• St. Stephen's Day (December 26)
  A continuation of the Christmas celebrations, usually spent with family and friends.